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2NaOH + CO2 ---> Na2CO3 + H2O

sodium hydroxide absorb carbon dioxide from moist air and turns sticky.

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Sodium hydroxide will instantly begin to absorb water from the air. It will also absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

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4Na+O2 yields 2Na2O. So When sodium reacts with air it creates a metal oxide, in this case sodium oxide. and the sodium is absorb the moisture and it will burn.

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Sodium Hydroxide is hygroscopic and readily absorbs carbon dioxide from the air and forms Sodium Carbonate, so it should be stored in an airtight container.

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It reacts with the Oxygen in air.

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